Which of the following is a characteristic feature of coagulative necrosis?
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Correct answer: Preservation of tissue structural outline
Coagulative necrosis occurs when cell proteins and enzymes are denatured simultaneously. This prevents proteolysis of the dead cells, allowing the firm texture and structural outline of the tissue to persist for some time.
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